What’s Your Passion?

Ignite is an internationally syndicated presentation series with a unique twist: 20 speakers fire off 20 slides in just 5 minutes each, for a night of inspiration-filled, rapid-fire talks.

Share what matters most to you. We’re seeking Tampa Bay’s most passionate and talented people to share stories, ideas, and inspiration. Everyone is welcome to submit a talk as long as you have something compelling to say, we want to hear it.

Start thinking now about submitting a talk for Ignite 2018.

Help Support Ignite Tampa Bay!

We’re looking for sponsors! Please get in touch if you’d like to connect with our audience and support our event. Just drop us an email at sponsorship@technovaforida.org.

Ignite Tampa Bay’s unique rapid-fire format draws a loyal audience that reflects our vibrant community, often filling our venues to capacity. Each event is different, but you’re sure to experience talks that will educate, inspire, motivate, and entertain.The Ignite concept first appeared in Seattle in 2006 and has since spread to many cities across the globe. We brought Ignite to Tampa Bay in 2008, and have been running events ever since.

Ignite is a production of Technova Florida, Inc., a Tampa-based nonprofit dedicated to creating resilient, radically inclusive tech and maker communities that empower positive change.

Our all volunteer organization produces other events throughout the year including Barcamp Tampa Bay each fall.

The Ignite concept first appeared in Seattle in 2006 and has since spread to many cities across the globe. We brought Ignite to Tampa Bay in 2008, and have been growing ever since. You can find videos from past Ignite Tampa Bay events below or in our video archive.

Look Who's Talking

At 6:00 pm we will open the doors to the historic Cuban Club Theater in Ybor City for the eighth annual Ignite Tampa Bay! Get to the event early and enjoy a craft beer or cocktails from the full bar on site, mingle with other guests and speakers. Seating will begin at 6:30 and the event will kick off at 7:00 pm sharp with opening remarks and an introduction from our emcee. Twenty talks broken into segments of ten each with a 20 minute break midway through and the evening will wrap-up at approximately 9:30pm.

We will finish the evening with a celebratory after-party in Ybor City and all attendees are welcome!

Check Out Our Impressive Lineup of Passionate Speakers!

*Please note these are presented in no particular order nor is this the order presenters will give their talks at the event. We typically have >100 speaker submissions each year on average and unfortunately the speaker selection committee can only select 20 talks. We strive for diversity and to represent as many segments of our community as possible. The overwhelming response by all of you demonstrates the passion of the bay are community members.